We're happy to give a quote to you. We'll need to know your car's year, make and model. We'll also ask about any options that might be built into your car's windshield. Options like radio antenna, electronic defrosters, and automatic windshield wiper rain sensors might affect the price of your windshield.

Our quote will include the windshield, labor, parts, and adhesives. We never charge for coming to you and we also don't charge for disposing of your old windshield, or working with your insurance company to be sure you get every penny you deserve. We even include the sales tax.

So, when you get a quote from us, it's for the full job. If you're calling around, make sure you're comparing apples to apples and keep asking what their quote includes. Don't forget to see what kind of testimonials they have.

Oh, and did we mention that we don't charge for a Nationwide Guarantee or our years of experience and exacting certification training. Or Novus' continuous research in ways to improve our repair process - the one we invented in the first place.

If you really think about it, maybe getting an apples to apples comparison might be harder than it sounds. Instead of spending an hour calling around and searching the internet, make your life easier and just call Novus at 908-477-1752.

Some businesses will quote you an incredibly low price on the phone or online. But when you get there, you'll discover there are some other things you need that weren't included in the quote. In the end, the finished job can cost 2-3-4 times or more, than the original quote was.

Other businesses claim to "waive the deductible" and even throw in gift cards or free dinners.In the last couple of years, the insurance companies have caught on to these businesses and have set strict pricing rules. This means that the only way to offer those discounts is to cut corners. They use inferior, poorly made glass, untrained and inexperienced labor, and go cheap on the sealants.

The problem is that, after the trim is replaced, you may not be able to tell the difference between a high quality job and a poor quality job...until you have an accident and the safety systems that depend on your windshield fail.

At Novus, we strive to keep our prices low - but we won't sacrifice you and your family's safety. Our quotes include everything - including the sales tax. If we miss anything on the phone, we'll tell you about it before we start the work so there will be no surprises when you get the bill.

Don't be fooled by giveaways and "too good to be true" offers that could put your family at risk.

No! Our goal is to take the hassle out of the process and making you stand around while we work would be a big hassle. Of course, you're welcome to watch if you like.

We work by appointment, so you'll know when we'll be there - and we'll call ahead to make sure you're ready for us.

All you need to do is provide us the keys to your vehicle so we can access the interior. After that, you can go back to work or whatever else you had planned. When we're done, we call you out to let you inspect our work.

Yes it is! This is the reason Novus invented windshield repair - to make your windshield safe after a chip or small crack.

Your windshield is an important part of your vehicle's safety system, and at Novus we take that very seriously.

As much as 30% of your vehicle's roof strength is provided by the windshield. Your windshield is also part of your vehicle's restraint system, keeping occupants inside the vehicle in an accident. Nearly a third of all highway fatalities happen when occupants are ejected from the car or when the roof collapses.

But beware. A poorly repaired windshield won't restore the original safety of your car. That's why our highly trained and certified technicians use only the best resins and epoxies for your repair.

If your windshield needs to be replaced, there are some shops that will lure you in with ridiculous low prices and discounts. They can only do that by offering low quality aftermarket windshields that don't meet the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) standards. They may also skimp on the sealants that bond the windshield to the body of your car. Unfortunately there may be no way for you to learn about these things until you're in an accident and your vehicle's safety systems fail.

Nobody has a better training system and higher certification standards than Novus. We always use glass and sealants that meet or exceed the original standards. You can be confident your vehicle will be safely repaired.

You probably can't tell for sure, even we get fooled from time to time. That's why we offer our Nationwide Guarantee which says that if our repair doesn't hold, we'll apply your cost to a full windshield replacement - for as long as you own your car.

Generally, if you can cover the chip with a quarter, or if the crack is less than three inches, we can repair the windshield instead of replacing it. However, there are several different types of chips and that can affect our ability to repair them - some chips just cannot be fixed.

Speed is also a factor. Putting off a call to Novus can be costly. Chips can turn into cracks and small cracks can "run" into large cracks. Here in New Jersey, temperature changes can speed the process up. Rough roads cause vibrations that can lead to a run. Also, chips near the edge of the glass, are the most likely to get worse. If you put it off, your choice may only be to replace the windshield.

Unfortunately, your windshield repair won't be completely invisible. We can restore 75 to 95% of the clarity in that area. But if the chip is in one of those spots in your direct line of vision, replacement might be the best option.

We do guarantee that your windshield will not get any worse and that it will pass state inspection standards in all fifty states.

Repairing a chip or crack in your windshield is much less costly than replacing the whole windshield. And many insurance companies reward you by waiving the deductible when you opt to repair instead of replace.

First, what is the make and model of your vehicle. And what options does it have?

Two vehicles can look exactly the same from the outside but have very different windshields. Some options that could affect the cost of your windshield include electronic defrost, in-glass radio antennas, rain detectors for automatic windshield wipers, factory tinting, and a few others.

When you call us and ask for a windshield replacement quote, we'll ask a few questions beyond just the "make - model - year" of your vehicle. Your answers will help us find the exact windshield your vehicle needs - and allow us to provide a quote that is right on the money.

When you get that quote, there won't be any gimmicks or hidden charges. Your windshield replacement cost will include everything needed to do the job. No surprise "disposal fees" or "travel charges". We'll even include the sales tax.

Second, what does your insurance policy cover? We'll work with your insurance company to handle the claim for you. Many times, our service won't cost you anything out of pocket, other times you'll just need to pay your deductible.

A typical windshield replacement takes between 60 and 90 minutes. But you can't drive it immediately. The specially formulated adhesive resins take another hour of curing time until the windshield is secure and your vehicle is safe to drive.

So, you should allow about 2-1/2 hours from the time we start the job until you can safely drive your vehicle.

We also suggest you leave at least one window down an inch or more for a day or so. This prevents pressure from breaking the seal when the doors are closed.

A windshield replacement takes from 60 to 90 minutes, and we suggest you not drive for another hour, so the sealants have time to fully set.

We also suggest you leave at least one window down an inch or more for a day or so. This prevents pressure from breaking the seal when the doors are closed.

And, while water isn't a problem (don't worry if it rains), the high pressure spray used to clean your car can also break the seal, so we suggest you wait for a day or so before running it through the car wash.

OEM is an auto industry abbreviation for "Original Equipment Manufacturer." It's a statement that the product is made by the company that made them for the assembly line.

However, the ways cars are made, there might be more than one company that manufactured windshields for a particular model, The result is several brands can claim OEM for windshields for a particular model. An OEM windshield means the glass is molded on the original molds so it will have the best fit and finish for that vehicle.

The term OEE means "Original Equipment Equivalent." It means the product is nearly the same as an original. In windshields, that means that the manufacturer bought an OEM windshield and used that to make their molds. An OEE windshield will fit your vehicle, but the seal between the glass and body will depend on using more sealants to fill gaps. It also may be made of lower quality glass.

Because they serve very different purposes, your windshield is very different that the side windows or rear windows in your vehicle.

Windshields are a big part of the safety system in your car. They provide up to 30% of the strength of the roof during rollover accidents. They also are a big part of keeping occupants from being thrown out of the car in a serious accident. In addition, they have to be able to stop flying objects from hitting occupants while traveling at high speed.

Windshields are made of Laminated Safety Glass. What appears to be one piece of glass is actually two layers of glass with a thin sheet of plastic between them. These layers are heated and put under pressure until they become one. The whole process is designed to make the glass stronger, control the the shape of the pieces when broken (no sharp edges). Because of the plastic in the middle, the pieces don't go flying but instead stay together in a sheet almost like they were a piece of fabric.

The plastic layer in the lamination is what makes windshield repair possible. When a rock or other object his the outer safety glass layer, it may break that layer, but the middle plastic layer protects in the inner safety layer so there is never an actual hole. The windshield repair process fills the chip hole and cracks with epoxy resins that harden and restore the strength of the outer layer.

The other glass in you car is also specially designed and called "Tempered Glass." After the window's shape is created, the glass is heated to very high temperatures and cooled rapidly. This results in it's high strength. Your car windows can withstand enormous impacts before breaking. The second feature of Tempered Glass as used in your car's windows is the way it breaks: it shatters. But it shatters into very small pieces without sharp edges - a very nice attribute if you're in an accident.

Since 1985, Novus has been helping people just like you build a successful Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Business. Learn more about how you can get started in your own business with Novus. Visit Novus Franchising.

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